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Braised Lamb with Mediterranean Flavours

Mediterranean Braised Lamb Shoulder

Stefano De Pieri
4.92 from 67 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 lamb shoulder
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 celery sticks
  • 2 carrots
  • 100 millilitres balsamic vinegar
  • 10 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons cumin
  • 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
  • 2 tablespoons toasted fennel seeds
  • 2 sticks cinnamon
  • 2 cloves
  • 2 small cans peeled tomatoes
  • chilli to taste
  • oil

Instructions
 

  • Debone the lamb shoulder and remove most of the fat.
  • Cut into 2cm by 2cm (1 x 1 inch) pieces.
  • Sear the meat in a hot fry pan and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, cook the onion, celery and carrot, then add the meat and stir.
  • Add the vinegar and stir.
  • Add the spices and garlic and stir.
  • Season with salt, pepper and chilli and stir.
  • Pass the tomatoes through a mouli, then add them to the pot and stir.
  • Cook, partly covered with a lid, until the lamb is soft and tender.
  • This usually takes between 2.5 to 3 hours.
  • If the lamb begins to dry out, add a little bit of water as required.
  • Serve hot, with cous cous or fregola.

Notes

Braised Lamb with Mediterranean Flavours
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